Let the second search for ‘The Voice’ commence!

Hosted by Carson Daly, the US talent-search sees judges Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, and Blake Shelton conduct “blind auditions” in hope of finding the next big star. The winner of the competition lands major recording contract with Universal Republic.

Check out episode 8 after the jump…

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Now, this is a massive attack!  Hip Hop heavyweight DJ Khaled calls upon a bevy of hip hop hitmakers to accompany him on the new banger ‘Take It To The Head’.  Including an all star cast featuring Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, and Lil’ Wayne, the track boasts production from The Runners and is set for feature on Khaled’s upcoming album ‘Kiss The Ring’.

Will ‘Take It To the Head’ take Khaled & co. to the top of the charts?  Listen below and decide:

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Say hello to ‘Murda Bizness‘, the latest cut by Iggy Azalea.

Featuring Grand Hustle boss, the number features on the star’s debut LP ‘The New Classic‘, to be released by Interscope later on in the year.

Until then,get into ‘Murda‘ below…

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As the man behind Beyonce‘s ‘Run The World (Girls)‘, Diplo has been pretty quiet about his experience with the budding icon.

Maybe down to the ‘mess’  that arose when she sampled his earlier hit ‘Pon Di Floor’ to create the track, the maestro is yet to speak publicly about the cut- and its subsequent success on the charts.

That is- until now.

Peep his telling comments below…

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In support of season 2 of ‘The Voice‘, Pop Queen Christina Aguilera took to Access Hollywood recently for an upbeat interview.

Dishing on her passion for the show, its acts and its audience, she also spoke candidly on covering Mary J. Blige, her past with Britney Spears, and why she would never join the X Factor USA.

Peep below…

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Diva Jennifer Lopez is getting ready to unleash her new single ‘Dance Again (ft. Pitbull)’ on American Idol on Thursday night.

Pending then, a brief snippet of the high-octane cut has surfaced. What are you waiting for? Take a listen after the jump…

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Beyonce‘s ability to “beast” on the mic is so pronounced that it’s oft easy to forget her ability to “beast” without one.

Case, point her titillating showing at Usher‘s ‘Live From Puerto Rico’ concert special in 2005.

Both at the top of their game (a place they each remain today), the pair had spent the years preceding appearing on each others’ songs and videos. And yet, prior to this show-stopping performance, they had not taken to the stage together.

Yet, as the age old adage goes: good things come to those who wait.

The duo all sorts of smashed their showing of ‘Bad Girl’, a cut lifted from Usher’s diamond-selling ‘Confessions’ LP. Indeed, watching this back serves as ample evidence if ever needed as to why both acts are two of the industry’s biggest.

And with both Bey and Ush prepping new projects, this has us hoping they pair up once again!

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Peep this shot off Lady GaGa, endorsing Blackberry by way of this intimate photograph.

Sans make up and sporting her now trademark blonde look, the snap comes days after she was named an ‘Outstanding Music Artist’ by GLAAD for her support of contemporary equal rights movements.

More below…

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The last few years have seen Lil Kim hit headlines for everything but her music.

However, in a new insightful interview with MTV Sucker Free, the Queen Bee has revealed that there’s a method to her madness.

Opening up for the first time on the topic, the femcee revealed that a succession of lawsuits and label drama have kept her from officially releasing new music, and at one point left her indebted to a former label.

Full story below…

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It’s been three years since the artist formerly known as Amerie released new material.

Now going by the name Ameriie, the singer is gearing up to release a new EP, ‘The Prelude’, the first of taste of which she served up today in the from of ‘Every Time’.

Take a listen after the jump…

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Back in December, on the set of Madonna‘s clip for ‘Give Me All  Your Luvin’, the star showcased her softer side when she surprised Nicki Minaj with a mini party, in honor of the femcee’s birthday.

While audio of the shindig surfaced here a while back, today saw the arrival footage, which sees the Material Girl kiss Minaj in the full gaze of the video’s cast and crew, after wishing her a Happy Birthday.

‘Iconic’ imagery below…

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Soul-filled songstress Syleena Johnson took over London’s famed Jazz Cafe last night for a sold-out show. Boasting many a highlight, the most memorable moment for most was the ‘Hypnotic’ singer’s soaring tribute to Whitney Houston.

Watching her haunting performance of ‘I Will Always Love You’ below…

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